Campus Design Manager - Facilities Services

Campus Design Manger

MR13: Depending on education level and experience.

Overview

The Campus Design Manager reports to the Director of Design for Facilities Services, and is responsible for managing projects for and behalf of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville campus.

This mid level position manages capital and minor projects; develops budgets, conceptual project estimates, and schedules; develops project programs; organizes and actively participates in design/construction teams; reviews design plans and specifications and construction estimates; influences and manages construction budgets (to the extent allowed); observes and reports construction work from project sites; creates, implements, and ensures compliance with campus standards; is familiar with standard design and construction concepts, contractual mechanisms and procedures, practices and understands technical procedures within the architectural/engineering field(s); provides technical guidance and limited design services; seeks additional training in order to enhance or add capabilities; relies on moderate experience and judgment to plan and accomplish tasks; utilizes certain degree of creativity and latitude; works independently with minimal supervision

Qualifications:

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Review of Consultant's drawings and specifications for compliance with applicable Codes and University standard

- Advise Consultants on campus standards and accepted practice

- Attend design meetings to ensure compliance with University standard

- Liaise with various departments to address project specific concern

- Develop program documents and budget allocations for capital project

- Meet with Consultants and Contractors before and during construction to minimize impacts of the construction process on campus events and activitie

- Represent End-Users to ensure that their needs are met

- Review and monitor all works in progress and provide status reports at regular interval

Qualifications:

- Registered Design Professional in Tennessee, or have reciprocity with Tennessee and be able to gain license within 3 month

- Requires a bachelor's degree and licensure in a relevant field (such as architecture, engineering, landscape architecture, interior architecture) and a minimum of five years relevant construction or design field experience.

- Must have a valid Tennessee Driver's License.

Skills:

Strong written and oral communications skills; knowledge of good architectural practices; ability to work effectively with diverse trades and groups of people; has wide-ranging knowledge of building systems, components, and construction methods; understanding of building codes and industry standards; has knowledge of construction cost estimation; ability to multi-task effectively; ability to resolve problems quickly and effectively; professionally licensed.

Attributes:

Successful candidate must be capable of operating independently, but skilled at working with others. Must have good oral and written communication skills and be capable of translating complex ideas to others of varying technical levels and personality types. Must be thorough, decisive and objective. Capable of researching complex code issues and seeking creative solutions within given parameters.